Even though rice consumptions in most Japanese households is said to be on the decline, rice is still considered the be the staple diet of the Japanese people. A steaming hot bowl of rice is included in most Japanese bowls and even the side dishes are served with rice! From rice cakes or ‘mochi’ to regular bowls of rice, the Japanese simply love their rice!

Apart from rice, most meals end with a round of green tea – exotic to the core! A traditional Japanese breakfast would include steamed rice, miso soup, and a variety of side dishes. And thats only their breakfast! Some of the more common side dishes are rolled omelet, grilled fish, pickles, salad, dried seaweed, and natto.

For lunch, the norm would be bowls of rice or noodles. From beef bowls to udon noodles and soba noodles, the Japanese also love their noodles! Sushi, tempura, and rice balls are traditional Japanese food items.

Like in any other country, dinner is the main meal in Japan too. The variety of food available for a traditional dinner in Japan in simply astounding! From sushi to tempura and even other types of seafood, a typical Japanese dinner has it all. Apart from rice, seafood is also very popular in Japan. From clams and seaweed to fish and fish cakes, the Japanese seafood is unbeatable. Traditional Japanese ingredients used are soy sauce, miso, wasabi, ginger, mushrooms, beans, noodles, rice vinegar, and mirin.